The Maine Department of Transportation recently awarded $20 million in grants to 13 local infrastructure projects to improve local resilience against climate effects such as flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme storms. [Above photo by the Maine DOT] That funding comes from a Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund established by Governor Janet Mills (D) in December […]
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A new litter control program launched and administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation seeks to broaden engagement by the business community in its trash removal efforts. [Above photo by the Ohio DOT] The statewide program allows businesses and groups to fund litter removal services along one-mile, one-direction segments of state highways. In exchange for […]
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Governor Andy Beshear (D) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently celebrated the completion of a “redefining” 20-year transportation project that improves safety, connectivity, and economic opportunities in southeastern Kentucky. [Above photo KYTC] Alongside the new, wider Kentucky Highway 30 – which stretches for 33 miles – the old KY 30 remains in service for local […]
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently named Nancy Daubenberger (above at left) and Christos Xenophontos (above at right) as chairs for two of its committees. Daubenberger, named commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation in late May, will serve a two-year term as chair of Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, […]
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